Folabomi & Olusegun Akinbajo Endowed Scholarship Fund Grant

Folabomi & Olusegun Akinbajo Endowed Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
Amount: US $1,000 - US $2,000
Last Updated: November 21, 2025

Summary

The Folabomi & Olusegun Akinbajo Endowed Scholarship Fund, established by the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, aims to empower local students from the Greater Hartford region. Supporting graduates and current college students of Black/African American or Latino/Latina descent, this scholarship promotes higher education as a key to achieving social mobility. With a commitment to education, the fund honors the legacy of its founders by offering 1-2 awards annually, ensuring financial assistance to those in need.

Overview

About the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Founded in 1925, the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving is the community foundation for Greater Hartford - the City of Hartford and 28 surrounding towns. Over the years, individuals and families have donated money to the Foundation, creating an endowment. From the endowment, the Foundation makes grants to a broad range of nonprofit organizations in the region. There are more than 160 funds at the Foundation devoted specifically to scholarships. About the Scholarship Program Since 1945, The Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarship Program has awarded nearly $30 million to students attending colleges in Connecticut and across the country. The Hartford Foundation Scholarship Program helps award hundreds of scholarships each year to local students seeking post-secondary higher education. Folabomi & Olusegun Akinbajo Endowed Scholarship Fund Folabomi and Olusegun Akinbajo believed in the transformative power of education. Throughout their lives, they inspired and supported many individuals to pursue higher education opportunities with the firm belief that it was the gateway to achieving the American dream. The Folabomi and Olusegun Akinbajo Endowed Scholarship Fund continues their passion for helping people use higher education as a lever for social and economic mobility. Number of awards: 1-2 This scholarship is also available to students from the Youth Ministry of Christ Apostolic Church - First in the Americas who may or may not be residents of Greater Hartford.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Selection CriteriaGraduating high school seniors or currently enrolled college students from the 29-town Greater Hartford region Attending or planning to attend a 4-year college or university Of Black/African American or Latino/Latina descent Maintained a 3.0 GPA or higher in high school and college Has financial need